Embark on an exciting private day tour in Guangzhou, exploring its historical sites and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the city’s rich history and culture through a combination of private transfers and walking tours.
- Silk Road Trips - tour operator
- The Site of Nanyue Kingdom Palace - In the morning, set out with your guide from your hotel at 8 am, and take a private car to the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King. Excavated in 1983, this tomb dates back to the Western Han period and reveals the 2,200-year-long history of Guangzhou. Tour the exhibition hall, which houses a wealth of relics excavated from the tomb and the city itself. Note: Museum of Nanyue King Tomb closes on Mondays, Chen Clan Temple closes on Tuesday. If you book on Monday or Tuesday, we will arrane to visit YongQingFang instead.
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum - Then you will move to visit the Yuexiu Park where there is a landmark of Guangzhou, the Five-Ram Statue.Your next stop is the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, an academic temple built during the Qing Dynasty by the 72 Chen clans to house clansmen preparing for their imperial examinations. As you explore the complex, discover traditional Canton architecture, and get a close look at the rich carvings, pottery, and engravings that adorn nearly every square inch.
- Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si) - Afterwards you will head for Guangxiao Temple that is one of the biggest temple near
Beijing Road. If you are interested in shopping, you can wander around Beijing Road for a while.
- Shamian Island - Continue on to Shamian Island, a former British and French colony that dates back a century. After time to wander among the European-style buildings, head to a local restaurant for a lunch of tasty Cantonese dim sum.
- Canton Tower - Canton Tower, entrance for Canton Tower sightseeing floor is included. You can admire the 1,969-foot (600-m) skyscraper from the surrounding square, or opt to take a trip to the top for incredible views over Guangzhou.
Afterward, end your day with a convenient ride back to your hotel where the day tour concludes.
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Canton Tower Observation floor ticket (107th and 108th floor)
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
This exciting private sightseeing tour with a friendly local guide offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the historic city of Guangzhou. You’ll visit numerous cultural attractions and historical landmarks, including the Chen Clan Temple, the Museum of Nanyue King, Shamian Island, Guangxiao Temple, and Canton Tower. Note: The Museum of Nanyue King Tomb is closed on Mondays, and the Chen Clan Temple is closed on Tuesdays. If you book on a Monday or Tuesday, we will arrange a visit to YongQingFang instead.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
